Description
These Mascarpone Stuffed Dates are the perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and crunchy. Soft Medjool dates are filled with mascarpone cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with pistachios for an elegant appetizer or dessert that takes under 15 minutes to prepare. Ideal for holidays, family dinners, or quick snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (or walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- Optional: flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Dates: Slice each date lengthwise on one side and remove the pit, creating a small pocket.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix mascarpone with 1 tablespoon honey until smooth.
- Stuff the Dates: Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of the mascarpone mixture.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the filling, pressing gently so they stick.
- Finish: Drizzle extra honey and add a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh, soft Medjool dates for best results.
- Don’t overfill the dates to avoid messiness.
- Toast nuts for deeper flavor.
- Add flaky salt to balance the sweetness.
- Use a piping bag for a cleaner, elegant look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Desserts, Holiday Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg